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Thanks Vic! That sounds like exactly what I've been doing lately. Slow and tedious work to be sure but that is what brings in the wow factor when done. I'm still building away on the balcony. Finished one corner and about halfway through the other now. Then the center and done. With the simple balcony... The plus side to all of this is hopefully the others will not have to be scrapped and rebuilt. I was hoping to have pictures this weekend but of course I ended up being sick again and while not as severe as the last round, it still kept me away from the shipyard during a lot of prime build time. Having 50 degree temperature swings every day and a very dry winter is not helping with cold and flu season. Anyway, I know this is a dull moment in the log as not much is being posted so thanks for hanging in there with me and I promise there will be something new soon! -
Beautiful finish! Cutting the gratings can be a pain that is true. Nice substitution on the bow gratings.
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That is a great before and after set of pictures. Amazing really! And to think, that could easily be what a ship's deck looked like during battle and yet, those sailors could still manage to make sense of that confusion and keep the ship workable.
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Welcome to MSW Neil! Good to have you with us! Best of luck to you with your Ballahoo. I will echo others on here by saying to be sure to start up a build log for help. I look forward to seeing your work.
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Welcome to MSW Miroslav! Best of luck to you on your new sloop build. Just last summer I finished building La Couronne myself. If you ever return to her, I would love to follow along with you as she is a ship that is not often built on here. Your sloop build should prove a much easier build though and I look forward to seeing the build log!
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Welcome to MSW! Best of luck to you on your first build. Don't be afraid to ask for help and above all, have fun!
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I didn't think about using starch though after using it for years on my Navy uniforms you would think that it would have come to mind. Maybe I'm still trying to block out parts from those days....
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In addition to the added weight, maybe add a diluted glue to the rope to stiffen them in place. That might be enough that once dry, the rope will appear to remain under tension. Vacations and breaks from the ship yard are good to have. Often times you come back rested with new ideas and motivation to keep on. Glad your back!
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Here are a few pictures of what is being done. I rebuilt the rails so they now match the stern bulkhead angle. I've also had to rebuild some of the trim and decorations as they either got damaged removing them, no longer fit or I didn't like their look and decided to replace them. Case in point are the vertical decorations in the center of the panels. While I liked the way I had the old ones, they were not what is shown on Berain's drawings which I am largely using as a baseline though obviously with some changes, namely in that I have full balconies and he only shows partial ones centered on the cabins. The decorations I have now made more closely resemble his details though they still need some cleaning up and are not a perfect match. Some changes had to be made in regard to my skill and scale. I have also come to the conclusion that I really need to buy better wood for carving. The basswood I have been using is way to soft for the fine details. These have not yet been glued in place just dry fitted. I do not glue my pieces until after they are painted. More to follow, slowly but surely.
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Michael, welcome back! Life sure does get in the way of ship building sometimes. Been experiencing some of that myself the past few days. To bring the log up to date, I decided to rebuild the stern balconies. I have removed the old ones and have new bulkheads and railings in place that match the ship's stern profile. While this was obviously frustrating as any redo is, it has given me an opportunity to improve the decorations as well. I will try to put up some pictures later tonight or in the morning of where I am at. Still have along way to go as the carvings have slowed me down to a crawl but all this work will be worth it when done.
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Honestly I think being slowed down during this phase of the build is a good thing. Means you tend to take more time to double check and also get the benefit of taking a break from the model and returning with a fresh perspective which can allow for clearer eyesight to catch potential mistakes. Your layout and prefitting of the strakes looks real good. You should have a nice, clean planking job when done! Good luck!
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Le Soleil Royal by Nek0 - 1/72 - Marc Yeu
EJ_L replied to Nek0's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Marc, I can't believe I have not seen your build log on here and must say that I am sorry to have missed the early steps but am following along with great interest now! Beautifully done!- 208 replies
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Shaping up nicely. Your work is really adding up now to create a whole new ship! Something I am really looking forward to is still a long way off but ta side by side comparison of the original model and yours with the modifications. I think that will be when all these subtle changes really show the differences in the designs. I know just on mine due to the changes I have made in layout that if I were to set it next to another that was built straight from the kit, those changes would be much more dramatic than just what I see while working. Looking forward to your next update!
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Marc, that makes sense and was one of the unclear items that had crossed my mind. Differences in drawings, paintings and instructions plus practicalities and visual appearance. I went with a more vertical approach from the practical perspective. If the rail is at a 90 to the deck, then it is better suited to actually keeping a person on the balcony vs. if it is at an outward angle, that person is more likely to go overboard as the rail already has them leaning outward. I guess that is my 21st century brain thinking of safety and not my 17th century brain. Unfortunately, fixing the issue may not be as simple as just changing the side panels due to the way they are constructed but, it is still early enough that any damage and replacements would be a minimum. Good catch!
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The Captain's balcony is coming along at a slow but steady pace. I've finished out one corner as I wanted to see if I liked what I was doing. Now, I am building and installing the rest of the pieces. I've got a feeling that the remaining area will take up much of the next week's build time although I am picking up a little speed now that I know everything works. As always, thanks for the comments, likes and just stopping in!
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I know I have a few of those models that I'm not the proudest of and I'm sure that can be said of almost any long term modeler. My first wooden ship was the Rattlesnake. While I am proud of completing her, she is far from my best work and in fact is a very rough model. I did learn a lot builder her and maybe one day I will attempt to build her again to redeem myself.
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When you start looking at the individual component's actual dimensions you really start to get an idea of just how huge these ships were. I've been reading "Six Frigates" about the start of the US Navy and in it they are talking about how the United States while still in the stocks and without masts, was the tallest structure in Philadelphia. I've read in other books how a harbor with the ships in dock would often have bowsprits overhanging the buildings on the wharf. These were ships with a foot print the size of a modern day U.S. Football field and the height of what today would be around a 15-20 story building. Even as late as the early 19th century, most structures were still under 100 feet in height and those that were were often associated with churches and included their spires more than actual structural floors. So with a ship, not only have you created something that could often match the tallest structures on land, but you made it float and survive the forces of wind and water tossing it about like a toy. This is one of the reasons I am a fan of having figures included on the model. They more easily put into perspective just how massive even the smaller ships were and how almost overwhelming a 1st, 2nd or even 3rd rate would have been. AS always Marc, your research and planning enriches all our builds. Thanks for sharing!
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Martyn, your rigging is coming along nicely. I know that is a tedious part of the build, especially ratlines! Your Vasa looks nice as well. That is not an easy ship to build either and the kits have not done her justice in their designs but you have done well with yours. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next updates!
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Looking good Mark! Getting that inner planking to look good is always a challenge and not a fun one. Lots of time sanding, sanding and sanding some more in a tight space. You'll get there and it will look great!
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Wow! Thanks everyone for all the encouraging comments and likes! I finished up the last of the minor carvings for the two quarter galley roofs. Obviously the large statues are not yet in place nor will they be for some time yet as they will not go on till towards the end of the stern work. Partially because I do not want to risk damaging them while heavy work is still ongoing and partially because I'm not really sure what they are supposed to look like. If anyone has clear pictures of these statues or can point me in the direction to where I can see something that clearly shows them that would be great! Now I swing around to the balconies to finish building the upper balcony. This is a much simpler piece yet still covered in decorations so the next update may be a while but rest assured it is coming!
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O.C., Vic, Patrick, Martyn, thank you for all the kind words and thanks to all those who have hit the like button. This is my first time carving the decorations as I have always used the kit provided ones in the past. Every model I always talk about wanting to makes my own but I never felt I had the confidence and skill to do them. Then there was also the time factor and often impatience would get the better of me and I would just use the kit decorations to get them done so I could move on. Nothing wrong with doing that as I have some very nice models that have use those decorations. What bothered me was seeing all these other beautiful models in which the builder has carved their own and trying to justify my excuses for not doing the same. So finally I have started to carve and now I don't think I would want to go back. Yes it takes a lot more time but, it is the pride in each piece when done that makes it worth the time and effort. I know that the quality will improve with time and practice and I have the time to give. Thanks again for stopping in and I hope to have another update soon!
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Still working away at the decorations. I have a couple more to go on both sides then on to the next piece. I know I’m not the best carver out there but I’m happy with the results. Definitely learning a lot! As always, thanks for the comments, likes and just stopping in. More to follow soon! And the other side.
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I agree with Russ that the stain looks good. It does have an aged look to it which makes for a nice finish.
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I’ve made and installed a few more decorations today. Working on the ones for the opposite side now. Still have a lot more to go just on the roof! I might have gotten more done but I ended up spending some time on the floor playing with my dogs. They got a new toy that needed breaking in. As always thanks for stopping in, the likes and comments. More to follow!
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